Slab Contrasted Tyna 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream, 'ITC Charter' by ITC, 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, vintage, confident, authoritative, robust, impact, heritage, readability, authority, display, slabbed, bracketed, ball terminals, compact counters, ink-trap feel.
A robust serif with pronounced, slab-like terminals and clear stroke contrast. The forms are broad and steady, with sturdy vertical stems, rounded bowls, and squared-off serifs that read slightly bracketed rather than purely geometric. Counters run on the compact side in several letters, helping the weight feel dense and emphatic, while curves stay smooth and controlled. Details like the ball terminal on the lowercase “j” and the generally firm, blocky punctuation-like endings give the design a traditional, print-oriented texture.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, posters, and other display contexts where strong presence and traditional serif character are desired. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, especially where a dense, high-impact text color is an advantage.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, evoking classic newspaper and book typography with a slightly vintage, industrial heft. It feels formal without being delicate, leaning toward dependable, no-nonsense communication that still carries historical character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with noticeable contrast and emphatic terminals, balancing readability with a bold editorial personality. Its broad proportions and firm serifs suggest a focus on impact in titles and prominent typographic settings.
The numerals share the same heavy, sculpted presence as the letters, with rounded shapes and strong top/bottom terminals that keep them visually consistent in headings. The rhythm across the sample text is compact and punchy, producing a dark, even typographic color that favors display sizes and short text blocks.